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Car Bill of Sale

A car bill of sale is a legal document that records the private sale of a car between a buyer and a seller. It captures the sale price, vehicle details, and signatures from both parties — providing proof of ownership transfer and protecting both sides of the transaction. Requirements vary by state; select your state below to get the correct form.

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Transfer notes

Standard passenger vehicle title transfer requires a signed title, bill of sale, and odometer disclosure statement. Both buyer and seller must sign the title assignment.

Odometer disclosure

Federal law (49 CFR 580) requires an odometer disclosure for passenger cars less than 20 years old at the time of transfer. The seller must certify the reading is accurate or indicate if the odometer has been tampered with or exceeds its mechanical limits.

Applicable federal law: 49 CFR Part 580 — Odometer Disclosure Requirements

Title and registration

A clean certificate of title signed by the registered owner is the primary transfer document. Some states issue electronic titles that must be converted to paper before a private sale.

Special disclosures

  • Salvage or rebuilt title status must be disclosed to the buyer before sale.
  • Lemon law buyback history must be disclosed in states that track branded titles.
  • Emission compliance status may affect registration in states with inspection programs.

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